Austin (LPD 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commander William United States Navy Commanding Cfficer 5 K xv A gg x it 5 : fl 5 ' N'NsN AN A gif? y y yi tn 'i ' 15, He was appointed to the U.S. Commander Bill Crow was born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky. Naval Academy in 1976 and was commissioned with a Bachelor of Science in 1980. He also holds a Master of Science degree as a 1997 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Operationally' Commander Crovxs assignments have included Communications Officer, Auxiliaries 8: Electrical Officer, Damage Control Assistant, Main Propulsion Assistant, and Engineering Officer on USS PHARRIS QPF 1 0943, Assistant Operations Officer for Commander, Destroyer Squadron Twenty Six, Engineering Officer on USS BRISCOE QDD 9775, Material Officer for Commander, Destroyer Squadrons Two and Ten, and Executive Officer, USS PETERSON CDD 9695. ' His significant shore assignments include instructor of the Steam Engineering Officer of the Watch Course at the Surface Warfare Officers School Command in Newport, Rhode Island, Officer Personnel and Programs Officer for the Commander Naval Surface Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and most recently as the Chief staff Officer for The Commandant, Naval District Washington. ' gli Commander Crovxs personal awards include two Meritorious Service Medals, 5 Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and Two Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medals. f He is married to the former Ieanne Boucher of Chesapeake, Virginia. They have four children: John II, Karen, Sara, and Kevini

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5 s Ausr risen in Amphibious Transports CDockJ are named for cities which in turn take their names from Americans who have made exemplary contributions in the exploration and development of this country So it is that USS AUS- TIN CLPD Lljwas named for the city of Austin, capital of Texas. Stephen Fuller Austin, after whom the city was inamed, served as a leader in the settling of Texas and played an active role in freeing Texas from Mexico and establishing the Republic of Texas. The lone star in the :insignia therefore symbolizes this association in name with the history of Texas. Additionally the color scheme has been adopted from the seal of the city of Austin. The fort serves the dual purpose of representing the Alamo and symbolizes the strength brought to our amphibious force with the addition of USS AUSTIN to the fleet. The cross flanked by Wings is indicative of faith in the concept and purpose of AUSTINS vertical envelopment capability. The lamp is a reminder of the necessity of eternal vigilance. . The motto for USS AUSTIN, Potestas Maritimas per Mobilitate or Seapower through Mobility' emphasizes her capability of delivering combat ready troops and dispatching them with precession, by landing craft or helicopter, to the scene of action at any position on the littorals of the earth, and only requiring minimal time in transit. U T This insignia will provide USS AUSTIN Officers, crew and guestspwith a constant reminder of her link with the past as well as her important role for fufllifer lnthe preservation of freedom. A , yt my V llil T? ' A ' , . 15' f c Uss Austin -:MARC 3-oo 1

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LCDR Ioseph Emanuel Hines Uoeyj was born in W F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. He States Naval' Academy QUSNAJ in 1986. He attended California where he. received a Masters of Science in l credit at the Australian Naval War College, Sydney A Following graduation from USNA, he served as A Propulsion Assistant and Navigation onboard USS PLA department head tours were served in San Diego, Ca CFFG 255 and First Lieutenant on USS RUSHMORE QL onboard USS AUSTIN QLPD 45. iutenant Commander ph Emanuel Hines United States Navy Executive Officer Degree from the United chool in Monterey received 'JPME Phase I 11, 1962. He attended Iohn S Boilers Officer, Main Norfolk, Virginia. His g on Uss coPELAND ispresently assigned as Executive Officer 111 LCDR Hines has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps A Achievement Medal QGold Star in lieu of Second Awardj and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal iCGo1dStar in lieu of Third Awardj. LCDR Hines has one daughter, Shannon Davida Hines, age. 74 it